Eagle Pass Ranch Australia

10/11/2024

💔 𝙍𝙄𝙋 𝘽𝙊𝘽 𝘼𝙑𝙄𝙇𝘼 💔

Heaven gained a hell of a horseman, and we lost one of the most innovative minds in the business we will ever see. Sending our love and prayers to his family, friends, and the entire industry.

30/09/2024

What does it really mean to train ‘𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞?’

This topic was brought up during our last mentorship call inside the 𝘉𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, and our good friend, Nate Horner couldn’t have summed this topic up any better:

“I have a sign in my barn that says: '𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞.’

It reminds me that, when you train for the horse, you can’t focus on where you think you 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 be — you have to focus on what that horse needs from you 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.

A lot of times, we look at horses to give us something — like that dopamine rush from a horse understanding our cues. But, we can’t look at it that way. I’ve had to get to the place where I think “what am I offering to the horse to make it a good deal for 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦?”

When you’re not selfishly looking for a result, it changes your mindset to be truly ‘for the horse.’”

21/12/2023

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16/11/2023

Horses need horsemen. It's that simple. I get asked the same questions over and over again and nobody gets it. What level rider is this horse suitable for? I'll tell you, the best one she can get, the best horseman that's willing to buy her. The horse will only ever be as good as the rider. It doesn't matter if it's trained to jump hoops of fire, you're gonna bring it down to your level in no time. Your kid doesn't need a $15,000 horse if they haven't already had $15,000 worth of lessons. You can't buy a violin that will gift you the skill of playing. It's the same for horses. There is no magic horse, only a love for the animal, and a commitment to learning.

Most of you are so unfair and demanding of the horse you miss the forest for the trees. "I want a horse that rides out alone!!" well guess what, you better be ready to spend a year developing that relationship, that bond, that trust, she's not a bike, you can't buy trust.

"I want a horse that can sit and be the same after time off" well friend, this is a commitment to a relationship, not a classic car you take out of the garage twice a year. You can't buy what your looking for.

"I want a horse my kids can ride" you better be ready to teach your kids how to be horseman, because if the horse has to do it, you'll likely see the inside of an ambulance, or a morgue.

You can't buy trust, you cannot buy what comes with building a relationship with an animal over years of dedication.

Brittnee Woodward-Whitehead wrote this

20/10/2023

Hell Im Smooth

FEATURED STALLION OF THE DAY: Hell I'm Smooth

2019 NCHA High Point Stallion of Australia
2014 Bay Stallion Q-81146

For more info see page 22 of the September Stallions Showcase or click here: https://bit.ly/49bxUtF

Photo Credit: Ropes N Spurs Photography

05/08/2023

In order to earn your horse's trust, you must be trustworthy. You must be clear, fair and reasonable. When you respond to their choices, it must come from a place of a teaching..wanting to help them understand.

29/07/2023

Great interview 🎤

29/07/2023

🙌 Congratulations JY One Hellofa Tribute aka Lorie on the Open Futurity Final win with a 224.5. Very special win for us being Hell Im Smooth aka Gus’ first baby owned by Roy & Kendell and started by Roy before going to Jamie. Well done to everyone involved, we can’t be happier 👏 She has the moves like her Dad 🦄

15/05/2023

We are not people who have never failed, but people who never quit.

Great words of advice:

One of my all-time favorite pics, "The Savage" and the story behind it. Horse on the left was in the lead, the horse on the right was closing in the gap and starting to pass. Instead of the horse on the left putting forth more effort into gaining and keeping the lead, he reaches over and bites the horse on the right. Meanwhile, the horse on the right has his ears laid back and his eye on the prize. Moral of the story... Never entertain foolishness. Have a purpose in life, stay focused and never let others bring you down. Winners are not people who never fail, but rather people who never quit. There‘s an old saying: a champion is someone who is willing to be uncomfortable & rock bottom has built more champions than privilege has. It's about hard work and the drive to do it. Determination to keep pushing forward when others would love to see you fail. Winning isn't the score on the board, it's seeing something through to the end and congratulating your opponent. If you win through bad sportsmanship there is no real victory.

Favorite quote: "It’s not about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward."- Rocky Balboa

FYI: The horse on the right won.

08/03/2023

Anybody wanting to learn some ranch versatility in the Ballarat area next month please see link below 🤠

Tickets at eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jess-young-and-yvette-wealands-two-day-clinic-2-session-per-day-2-group-tickets-572885504967

04/03/2023

You will only continue to get better if you never stop learning…

Savannah studying the horsemanship of the great
Corey Cushing Performance Horses riding Teton Ridge Performance Horses stallion Hesa Dual Bet

31/12/2022

Happy New Year! 🥳 May the New Year 2023 bring you more happiness, success, love, and blessings.
📸photo credit Crazy Horse Designs

01/12/2022

Wow 🤩

My last shoot in Victoria for this trip is a wrap!
We went off the beaten path with this one (quite literally) and it was fun! Thanks to Yvette, Jessica and the team at Eagle Pass Ranch Australia for a fantastic day. NSW bound tomorrow!

15/11/2022

🏷For Your Consideration

🐴2016 Bay Stockhorse Mare 14.3hh🐴
Lovely moving mare with potential, suited to Campdraft, mustering, team penning, likes to jump, could hack or be a novice dressage mount, great to float shoe catch etc… would benefit from confident rider, currently in work. Stock Horse Registered.
10k

🐴2008 Bay Stockhorse Gelding 15.3hh🐴
Mature gelding, would be suited to intermediate rider, lightly ridden past 2 years and recently been brought back into work. Suited to general pleasure riding. Easy to catch float and shoe.
8k

🐴2017 Chestnut Quarter Horse Mare 14.1hh🐴
Nice natured mare, has done the ridden basics, excellent to shoe, catch, float, lunge. In paddock condition, lightly ridden past 2 years. Suited to intermediate confident rider who wants to ride for pleasure.
6k

Please PM us if you are interested and would like photo, video, further info. Please no time wasters.

15/11/2022

🇦🇺 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗘 🇦🇺

Day one of the Metallic Cat NCHA World Championship Futurity in Fort Worth Texas is set to start approx 1am tomorrow morning (Aussie time)!

We have some great 'Aussie' representatives that have headed over to cross the famous timeline in the Will Rogers Coliseum.

Tomorrow we are set to see ...

🔹 '𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒚𝒛𝒊𝒏' - 2nd set, 1st out.
Trained by Spud Sheehan. Owned by Pretty Hill Pastoral.
Shown by 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙝.

🔹 '𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒚' - 3rd set, last out.
Owned by Slate River Ranch
Shown by 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩 𝙍𝙖𝙫𝙖.

🔹 '𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒉' - 4th set, 9th out.
Owned by Yvette Kent
Shown by 𝘾𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩.

🔹 '𝙎𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙤𝙣' - 5th set, 13th out.
Trained by Paul Hansma. Owned by Peter & Nora Stent.
Shown by 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣.

🔹 '𝑳𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒚' - 5th set, 14th out.
Owned by Painted 4P Ranch
Shown by 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤

🔹 '𝑯𝒚𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒕' - 8th set, 2nd out.
Owned by Robert and Alisha Southworth
Shown by 𝑩𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍

If we've missed anyone from the first day, please let us know so we can follow their progess and let them know we're cheering them on from down-under! 👏🏻
We'll do a daily upate on the Aussie nominations in the draw and results once we know them. If we've got Aussie's over there that want to feed back info/ photos, please do so we can share and keep everyone up to date.
All the best to our Australian 'Team'

Let's see if John or another Aussie can go back-to-back and keep the Futurity title down-under and maybe we can bring a few more other titles home too! 😉🇦🇺

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 is here:
https://www.chclivescoring.com/live.phtml?show_id=643
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One more time .... Go Aussies!!

22/09/2022

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Hell Im Smooth currently standing at Seven Creeks Equine Veterinary Clinic, Euroa, Nth VIC until start of October. Get your breeding contracts in to breed to this talented stallion. Frozen straws also available out of Pascoe’s Oakey Vet Hospital, Sth QLD.

19/09/2022

‘JY Charlies Tribute’ aka Charlie & Yvette Wealands Reserve Champions 🥈in the The Greatest Show On Horse Ranch Trail Final at Scone NSW scoring 74. Proud of this pair 🙌 What a show this has been 🤠 Congratulations to all finalists! Special thanks to Emily looking after the horses at the ranch ☺️
Thank you to the organisers of this event and sponsors Scone Toyota Helloworld Travel Scone and everyone’s amazing support!
Chaps by the Chap Magnet Carter-pintoy
📸 Ken Anderson
🏵 Hilo Show Ribbons & Rosettes

16/07/2022

How does one go about reading cattle and why is it even important? Boyd Rice and T.J. Roberts share their cow work and cutting tips. ➡️ www.aqha.com/-/reading-cattle-101